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! here's the 5OT, took a few quick shots, but unfortunately I didn'y get a clear shot of the inside view before it got dark, the guy sure knows his filework! By the way, I believe he also did the filework on the bone 80th anniversary barlows that were used for photo samples and salesman samples. You can see that signature vine pattern, versus a more haphazard pattern on the regular production bone 80ths. 
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Do you know Herman's user name on Ebay?thawk wrote:UpNorth mentioned Herman Williams, and I thought I'd request that if anyone has a Herman Williams embellished Schrade knive, to post here and share. Being kind of new, not sure if all that participate know of his excellent work. He is pretty well known for his Sambar Stag handles and filework done aftermarket on regular production Schrade knives. He was so good, that Schrade hired him for awhile and he still does it and sells his knives on Ebay. His look is unmistakeable. Really nice stuff.
This is a 98OT, I bought in 2007. He completely disassembles the knives, as his name and the year are engraved inside the liners. No file work on this one, just mirror polished the blades and put on the Sambar.
He is in poor health, and says he is probably not going to do any more work on knives this year. I wish him well, and pray for Herman to get well.
Oh thanks Eric. Yeah, got to take care of that heart. I wish him well.ea42 wrote:George, it's Electra 225. He hasn't sold anything since this past July though due to a much needed rest after some repair work to the old ticker. Said he probably wouldn't be back for the rest of the year. Here's hoping he's doing well!
Eric
good news is that he has been busy as evident by his auctions in the last several weeks. he has had some full customs , rebladed examples, and some re-handled/polished ones that are just gorgeus. couldn't help myself and picked up 2 of them myself. i told herman i could'nt wait to show my wife whats she's getting me for xmas!!----he joked and told me that was very good, because he had bought his wife '55 chev parts for xmas in the past!! 